PCIS 6th GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

Time: 1, 2,3,4,5 periods

Week of: Unit 4 Week 6 February 11-13

DAY

PROCEDURES

2/11

Grade: 6th Grade

Subject: Wonders Reading
Teacher: McElroy, Senn, Williams, Fleming, King

DAILY LESSON CONCEPT (OBJECTIVE): Research and Inquiry

ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do people meet personal challenges?
COS/CCRS OBJECTIVE(S): Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess
the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while
avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. W. 6.8 Determine the
central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the
source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions RH.6.2 Analyze the relationship between the primary
and secondary source on the same topic RH.6.9 Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study. SL 6.2
HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS: Students will be able to cite textual evidence to identify context
clues within a passage.
KEY VOCABULARY: Research and inquiry
BEFORE: Begin Research Project
DURING: Research Skills: Choose a Research Focus/ Questions p. T331
Before beginning, students should choose an area or topic they want to focus on. They will do this
based on their group seating arrangements.
They should then develop a research plan.
AFTER: Complete Project #2, #3, #4. Begin working on it. - In the Computer Lab
NO SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION THIS WEEK!
HOMEWORK: Continue research if necessary ASSESSMENT: Unit 4 Assessment Today and rest of
the week
SMALL GROUP READING: SG1 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency
Comprehension
SG2 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency
Comprehension
SG3 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency
Comprehension

EQUIPMENT/MATERI
ALS

Dry Erase Board

X Smart Board
X Student Technology
X Lab Equipment
X Workbook
Handout
X Text Wonders RWW
and Lit Anthology
Approved Video
Manipulatives
Other: Graphic
Organizer, Game,
Test,
Paint, etc.

INSTRUCTIONAL
METHOD

X Explicit Instruction
X Guided Practice
Independent Practice
X Centers
X Large Group

Instruction
X Small Group
Instruction
X Partner Work/Talk
Collaborative Groups
Intervention
X Student Engagement
Assessment

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PCIS 6th GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

DAILY LESSON CONCEPT (OBJECTIVE): Research and Inquiry
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do people meet personal challenges?
COS/CCRS OBJECTIVE(S): Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess
the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while
avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. W. 6.8 Determine the
central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the
source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions RH.6.2 Analyze the relationship between the primary
and secondary source on the same topic RH.6.9 Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study. SL 6.2
HIGHER ORDER THINKING SKILLS: Students will be able to cite textual evidence to identify context
clues within a passage.
KEY VOCABULARY: research and inquiry
BEFORE: Conducting the research.
DURING: Review for Unit 4 Assessment
AFTER: Complete 1-20 on Unit test
HOMEWORK: Continue research if necessary ASSESSMENT: Unit 4 Assessment Today and rest of
the week
NO SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION THIS WEEK!
SMALL GROUP READING: SG1 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency
Comprehension
SG2 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency
Comprehension
SG3 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency
Comprehension

Dry Erase Board

X Smart Board
Student Technology
Lab Equipment
X WorkbookHandout
X Text Wonders RWW
and Lit Anthology
Approved Video
Manipulatives
Other: Graphic
Organizer, Game,
Test,
Paint, etc.

X Explicit Instruction
X Guided Practice
Independent Practice
X Centers
X Large Group

Instruction
X Small Group
Instruction
X Partner Work/Talk
X Collaborative Groups
Intervention
X Student Engagement
Assessment

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PCIS 6th GRADE INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN

DAILY LESSON CONCEPT (OBJECTIVE): Research and Inquiry
ESSENTIAL QUESTION: How do people meet personal challenges?
COS/CCRS OBJECTIVE(S): Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess
the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while
avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources. W. 6.8 Determine the
central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the
source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions RH.6.2 Analyze the relationship between the primary
and secondary source on the same topic RH.6.9 Interpret information presented in diverse media and
formats and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study. SL 6.2HIGHER ORDER
THINKING SKILLS: Students will be able to cite textual evidence to identify context clues within a
passage.
KEY VOCABULARY: research and inquiry
BEFORE: Unit 4 Assessment
DURING: Complete Unit 4 Assessment
AFTER: Read AR if finished.
HOMEWORK: Continue research if necessary ASSESSMENT: Unit 4 Assessment Today and rest of
the week
NO SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION THIS WEEK!
SMALL GROUP READING: SG1 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency
Comprehension
SG2 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency
Comprehension
SG3 Phonemic Awareness Phonics Vocabulary Fluency
Comprehension

Dry Erase Board

X Smart Board
Student Technology
Lab Equipment
X WorkbookHandout
X Text Wonders RWW
and Lit Anthology
Approved Video
Manipulatives
Other: Graphic
Organizer, Game,
Test,
Paint, etc.

X Explicit Instruction
X Guided Practice
Independent Practice
X Centers
X Large Group

Instruction
X Small Group
Instruction
X Partner Work/Talk
X Collaborative Groups
Intervention
X Student Engagement
Assessment